Brooke confronts Ridge with Stephanie's allegation that he decided against going to Europe. Ridge informs Brooke that he has not made his final decision; yet he is shocked by her impulsive reaction to this possibility. Brooke then stuns Ridge that she cannot keep up the charade any longer: she still loves him and wants him back. Karen realizes that Bill has been trying to reach Thorne and politely asks her father not too meddle in her personal life. Karen also explains to an incredulous Bill that the lack of intimacy in her relationship to Thorne probably stems from the fact that they are living in the home that he and Macy shared. Thorne confides in Taylor that he chose Karen after seeing Macy making out with Jake. Even though Karen was not his first choice, Thorne asserts a skeptical Taylor that he is very much committed to her because he is looking for a stable partnership and likely a family with kids. Taylor advises Thorne not to rush anything with Karen.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek